Santa Maria, TX Cost of Living


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Santa Maria cost of living score
74.9
Less expensive
25.1% lower
than the US average
20.5% lower
than the Texas average
Santa Maria, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.1% lower than the U.S. average and 20.5% higher than the average for Texas.

Santa Maria, TX

Housing costs in Santa Maria?
A typical home costs $85,800, which is 74.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 71.2% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Santa Maria costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 58.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Santa Maria?
To live comfortably in Santa Maria, Texas, a minimum annual income of $16,560 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Santa Maria?
Santa Maria, TX is a relatively affordable place to live. The cost of living in Santa Maria is about 5 percent lower than the national average. Housing costs are particularly low, with median home prices at around $76,000 and monthly rent averaging just over $800 per month. Utilities are also extremely affordable, with basic services costing an average of around $100 per month. Food costs are also lower than other cities in the state, with the average meal costing less than $10 in most restaurants. All in all, Santa Maria is an excellent place for those looking to enjoy a high quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSanta MariaTexasUnited States
  74.994.2100.0
  8693.7100
  100.0100.0100.0
  15.583.5100.0
  $85,800$297,600$338,100
  90.9%99.2%100.0%
  85.8103.3100.0
  70.983.2100.0

   100=National Average

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